Kayode Akinyemi

Kayode Akinyemi

Kayode Akinyemi is a multifaceted Nigerian-Austrian actor, voice artist, and musician, renowned for his compelling performances across stage, screen, and music. Born on March 1, 1966, in Afao-Ekiti, Nigeria, he began his career in journalism as a reporter with Radio Nigeria in 1988. Transitioning into public relations and advertising, Akinyemi held significant roles, including Head of Corporate Communications at Skye Bank Plc, where he played a pivotal role in the bank's brand development and visibility . He also served as the Director General of the Bureau of Strategic Communications in Ekiti State, Nigeria, under Governor Kayode Fayemi . In the entertainment industry, Akinyemi has showcased his versatility through various roles. He portrayed Sergeant Donovan in the 2025 Netflix action-thriller Exterritorial and Kaysan in the historical drama Vikings: Valhalla (2023–2024) . His filmography also includes The House Invictus (2020), Decrypted (2020), and I Am Pilate (2020), among others. Akinyemi's stage credits encompass productions like TINA – Das Musical (2017) and Five-O-Fresh (2018) . Beyond acting, Akinyemi is an accomplished musician known for his contributions to Christian Gospel music. His compositions, such as "Nobody Greater," "Worship My King," and "Pentecost," have been celebrated for their emotive delivery and musical depth . He has performed at notable events like the Wonders of Worship concert in Cardiff and the Music, Mentorship, Motivation concert in Portsmouth, UK. A member of the Kudos Gospel Choir, recognized as BBC's best-rated Gospel Choir of 2024, Akinyemi continues to influence both the entertainment and music industries with his diverse talents.​

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